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When blood glucose levels get too high, is released from the into the bloodstream. This causes organs such as the liver and muscles to absorb from the blood, and convert it into glycogen.

insulin
pancreas
glucose

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There are two different types of diabetes, but in both types the problem is that the body can't regulate the levels of ___________ properly. 

glycogen 

water

insulin

glucose

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Diagram showing the molecular structure of glucose.

Glucose is a type of:

Carbohydrate 

Protein

Lipid

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Which type of diabetes more commonly occurs in younger people, such as children and teenagers? 

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

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What is the underlying issue in type 1 diabetes?

The pancreas doesn't release enough insulin 

The bodies tissues become resistant to insulin

There is a mutation in the insulin gene

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How is type 1 diabetes managed? 

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Is type 1 diabetes a temporary, or lifelong condition?

Temporary

Lifelong

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What is the underlying issue in type 2 diabetes?

There is a mutation in the insulin gene

The body's tissues become resistant to insulin

The pancreas doesn't release enough insulin 

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What factors increase the risk of type 2 diabetes?

(Select all that apply)

Exposure to radiation

Lack of exercise 

Smoking

Poor diet

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Illustration comparing a young person and an older person to highlight age-related risk of type 2 diabetes.

Which age group is more likely to get type 2 diabetes, younger or older people? 

Younger

Older

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